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Miho Nakayama and Shingo Katori Reunite on Screen After 20 Years: Fans Wonder About ‘Already Filmed’ Scenes in January Drama | Smart FLASH

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Miho Nakayama and Shingo Katori Reunite on Screen After 20 Years: Fans Wonder About ‘Already Filmed’ Scenes in January Drama | Smart FLASH

Tragic Loss: Iconic Japanese ⁤Star Miho‌ Nakayama Found Dead at 54 On December 6th, the entertainment world was left reeling by the sudden passing of beloved singer and actress Miho Nakayama.The 54-year-old star was found deceased in her Shibuya, Tokyo home, leaving behind a​ legacy of music and film that has‍ touched countless lives. As … Read more

Hitoshi Matsumoto Files 550 Million Yen Lawsuit for Defamation and Apology Advertisement

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Hitoshi Matsumoto Files 550 Million Yen Lawsuit for Defamation and Apology Advertisement

On January 22nd, Hitoshi Matsumoto of Downtown filed a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court, requesting damages for defamation and the publication of an apology advertisement from the publisher, Bungeishunju, regarding the report on the suspicion of sexual assault in Weekly Bunshun. A lawsuit was filed. The amount claimed is approximately 550 million yen. This … Read more

Sho Sakurai Criticized for Comments Amid News Zero Caster Yumiko Udo Leaving Program – Latest Updates

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Sho Sakurai Criticized for Comments Amid News Zero Caster Yumiko Udo Leaving Program – Latest Updates

Even after the sexual assault issue came to light, Sho Sakurai has been criticized for comments that have been called “bureaucratic-like.” Yumiko Udo, who was the main caster of the news program “News Zero” (Nippon TV), will leave the program in March 2024. On December 14th, she made the announcement herself during the broadcast of … Read more

Top 5 Most Disappointing TV Dramas of 2023: NHK Taiga Drama “What’s Wrong with Ieyasu” by Arashi’s Jun Matsumoto Ranks Second

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Top 5 Most Disappointing TV Dramas of 2023: NHK Taiga Drama “What’s Wrong with Ieyasu” by Arashi’s Jun Matsumoto Ranks Second

NHK Taiga drama “What’s Wrong with Ieyasu” starring Arashi’s Jun Matsumoto ranks second? Many TV dramas were broadcast in 2023 as well. Although there were blockbuster hits like “VIVANT” (TBS), there is a strong feeling that it was a “poor” year overall. Therefore, this magazine conducted its own questionnaire survey. We asked 500 TV-loving women … Read more

“I had a grudge” in the privileged private life of a man who rushes into office “My favorite car is an Audi” “A beautiful woman sits in the passenger seat” “My mother does all the housework” – Smart FLASH[光文社週刊誌]

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“I had a grudge” in the privileged private life of a man who rushes into office “My favorite car is an Audi” “A beautiful woman sits in the passenger seat” “My mother does all the housework” – Smart FLASH[光文社週刊誌]

Suspect Mashiko is taken from Hitachinaka Police Station to the hospital.His neighbor said the suspect had tattoos on his chest and arms. The sound of a siren blaring loudly during the day on weekdays. On December 6, 2023, “runaway cars” crashed into Hitachi City Hall square and Tokai Village Hall in Ibaraki Prefecture in succession, … Read more

Viewers Rank Year-End Special Programs: NHK Red and White Song Takes the Top Spot

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Viewers Rank Year-End Special Programs: NHK Red and White Song Takes the Top Spot

“Kodoku no Gourmet New Year’s Eve Special” starring Yutaka Matsushige came in second place. There is less than one month left in 2023. On November 30th, TV Tokyo’s popular drama “Kodoku no Gourmet” announced that it would be broadcasting a New Year’s Eve special for the seventh consecutive year, and the year-end mood is starting … Read more

“Urban bears” who grew up near urban areas, “new generation” moving into depopulated housing complexes, fear of “bear damage” increasing dramatically across the country – Smart FLASH[光文社週刊誌]

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“Urban bears” who grew up near urban areas, “new generation” moving into depopulated housing complexes, fear of “bear damage” increasing dramatically across the country – Smart FLASH[光文社週刊誌]

A bear was caught on a security camera at a nursery school in Kanayama Town around 3 a.m. on November 6th. The next morning, bear feces were left behind on the premises (provided by Kanayama Town) Bears have entered the human world. “There are more bear sightings this year than usual.A characteristic feature is that … Read more

Yoshimi Tokui’s Relationship Status: A Not-So-Married Couple in the Park

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Yoshimi Tokui’s Relationship Status: A Not-So-Married Couple in the Park

Occasionally, Tokui played with the branches of trees in the park and curiously took pictures with his smartphone, and a strange moment passed. “I’m scared that something will end if I get married…” Perhaps this is the man’s version of a “couple” as he said in a previous interview. [Related article: Tutorial “Yoshimi Tokui” is … Read more

Johnny’s Sexual Abuse Association Finally Meets SMILE-UP and Receives Apology

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Johnny’s Sexual Abuse Association Finally Meets SMILE-UP and Receives Apology

“It is reported that he told ‘SMILE-UP.’ to hire him, but he never said a word.” The request for a meeting with Johnny’s Office (changed its name to SMILE-UP. on October 17th) and an apology, which had been requested by the Johnny’s Sexual Abuse Association, was finally realized on October 3rd. “Through many twists and … Read more

Miki Mama: A Culinary Researcher and Keiichiro Koyama’s Surprising Sister

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Miki Mama: A Culinary Researcher and Keiichiro Koyama’s Surprising Sister

Miki Mama, a popular culinary researcher (from her Instagram) On July 9, NEWS Keiichiro Koyama updated Twitter. He posted “Sister and Brother Eating” and a two-shot with his sister. Koyama’s older sister is Miki Fujiwara, a cooking researcher and YouTuber “Miki Mama”. Miki Miki calls herself a “home cooking researcher” and has published numerous recipe … Read more